Global Findings on Marine Pollution

Global findings estimate that 80 per cent of marine pollution originates from land-based sources and is trans-boundary in nature.

Challenges and Initiatives

These problems persist in spite of a number of legal and policy initiatives taken to protect the marine environment.

Scope of the Volume

This volume explores the applications and shortcomings of current international regimes in addressing these issues. The book identifies the sources and effects of land-based marine pollution and analyzes the problems of controlling them.

Management and Policy

Management principles, policy and regulation are examined at both regional and international level. The author discusses the strengths and weaknesses of existing regimes and advances a more effective international legal framework.

Intended Audience

The text provides a valuable insight into an important area of international environmental law. It will be of interest to researchers and policy-makers working in this area.